This is the start of a new series exploring the encounters / connections / relationships that Jesus has with other people in the gospels. Asking what those interactions can teach us about our own with God and each other.
In this final Advent episode, we explore the image (from Micah) of the Ruler.
Asking how THIS Ruler is different. What that meant for people then and what THAT means for people today.
In this 3rd Advent episode we look at what it means to see God as Warrior. How is that different from other ‘warriors’? How can waiting for the Warrior change our view of the Advent season?
In this bonus episode, we explore what Advent joy is and what it means for our lives today
In the second Advent episode we explore the picture of ‘the refining fire’ from the prophet Malachi. Asking what does that teach us about God in this season of anticipation
In our first of four Advent special podcasts, we prepare to prepare for the season of anticipation. Looking at the picture/image/symbols, used by the prophets Jeremiah & Isaiah, to describe WHO Messiah will be and WHAT Messiah will do… THE BRANCH.
In this episode, we explore what Peter says about the simple gospel message of belonging, being built as ‘living stones’ into God’s spiritual house.
In this episode we take a look at a well-known prayer from Ephesians. Asking what Paul’s posture & prayer can teach us about our God who IS love.
In this episode we explore the three themes found in 1 Peter 1:3-5…hope, power, and inheritance.
In this episode we continue to look at James and ask what can his words and the actions of those early Jesus-followers teach us about our lives here & now within the simple gospel.
In this episode we look at 2 verses from the NT letter of James and ask what we can learn about God and ourselves, when it comes to GRACE.
This episode explores how we might’ve missed the point from a very well-known story from the early church movement. How do we spend our energy? Are we focusing on the miracle or Messiah? How might we need to repent/turn/change?
In this episode we explore HOW the early church gathered and WHAT they did. Asking if their example can inform how we gather and what kind of people we can be in the world.
In this final episode of the series, we explore and unpack the last line of the Lord’s Prayer m, through the lens of the beatitude statements.
In the penultimate episode (really this time!) we unpack and explore the second half of the line… “as we forgive those who trespass/sin against us.”
In this penultimate episode we unpack and explore the first half of the line of the Lord’s Prayer; “Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.” How does forgiveness (as well as our need to be forgiven) affect our lives?
In this episode we begin to unpack and explore the request in the Lord’s Prayer for “daily bread”. What did that mean back then? What does it mean right now?
In this prayer-focused episode we unpack the line of the Lord’s Prayer; “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Looking at how it’s a political AND religious statement… as well as a call to pray AND act.
I this episode on the Lord’s Prayer we look at and unpack the phrase “hallowed be Thy name”.
In this episode we explore the space created with the second half of the first line of the Lord’s Prayer… “who art in heaven.”